Iain Wilkinson - ProfilesArchive

About Me

Iain Wilkinson is an acoustic guitarist and songwriter. Hailing originally from Ellesmere Port, he has lived most of his adult life between London, Exeter and Canterbury. His songs combine elements of English, Celtic and Latin folk music with arrangements made from whatever his fingers can handle. He is available for sessions, collaborations, recordings and gigs. Please feel free to make contact through Myspace.This profile was edited with The CricketSoda Myspace Editor

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Member Since: 7/20/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/iainwilkinson
Influences: Dick Gaughan, Nick Drake, Nic Jones, John Martyn, Richard Thompson, Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon, Van Morrison, Paul Brady, Martin Simpson, Bruce Cockburn, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Pentangle, Davy Graham, Dave Evans, Kevin Dempsey, Michael Hedges, Will Ackerman, Baden Powell, Joao Gilberto, Snooks Eaglin, Steve Tilston, Martha Tilston, Gillian Welch, Joni Mitchell, Kate Rusby, Karine Polwart, John Smith, Dan Arborise, Joe Wilkes, Alexi Murdoch, Chris Wood
Sounds Like: A mid-life crisis
Record Label: None
Type of Label: None

My Blog

3 new songs

I've just put up three more new songs from the new album, Chimeras Wake: "For Benjamin" - Inspired by reflection on the last days of Walter Benjamin "The Soft Pale Light" - Inspired by a suprise...
Posted by Iain Wilkinson on Sat, 31 May 2008 12:34:00 PST

New Song - Bread & Roses

Im in the process of recording a new album of songs. Any thoughts you might care to offer on the "Bread & Roses" track would be greatfully received - its a bit of an experiment. All be...
Posted by Iain Wilkinson on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:04:00 PST

Fassbinder - Poet, Photographer & Songwriter

Many thanks to Fassbinder for the photographs taken at the recent Amersham Arms gig. One of these is featured on my 'profile' page and others can be seen in the 'pics' section. If you'd like to...
Posted by Iain Wilkinson on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:15:00 PST